January 12, 2026

Bengaluru Cracks Down on PGs for Safety and Hygiene Violations

Bengaluru's city corporations inspect over 300 PGs, finding many violating safety and hygiene rules. Notices issued with strict deadlines amid concerns the drive serves revenue goals more than real fixes.

January 12, 2026

Kamaraj Road Reopens After 7 Years, Eases Bengaluru Traffic but BWSSB Pipeline Work Looms

Kamaraj Road in central Bengaluru has reopened after nearly seven years, helping ease traffic on MG Road. However, upcoming BWSSB pipeline work could cause fresh jams. Commuters welcome relief but worry about future disruptions and missing greenery along the road.

January 12, 2026

Supreme Court Cancels Bail in 2024 Gangrape Case Highlighting Victim Safety

The Supreme Court canceled bail granted by Allahabad High Court to an accused in a 2024 gangrape case involving a minor. The court emphasized protecting the victim and preventing trial tampering under POCSO Act provisions.

January 12, 2026

Kempegowda Airport Handles 43.82M Passengers in 2025, Sets New Daily Records

Kempegowda International Airport served 43.82 million passengers in 2025, growing 8%. It hit record daily passenger and cargo numbers and climbed to second in domestic flights.

January 12, 2026

Kuki-Zo Leader Warns of Chaos If MLAs Join Manipur Govt Amid Ethnic Tensions

Kuki-Zo Council chairman Henlianthang Thanglet says including ten Kuki-Zo MLAs in Manipur government risks chaos due to recent ethnic violence. He suggests continuing President's Rule to maintain peace. Talks with insurgents continue, with hopes for separate administration.

January 12, 2026

Massive Protests Rock Iran Amid Currency Crash and Deadly Crackdown

Iran faces its largest protests in years as shopkeepers' economic anger turns political. Government responds with deadly force, killing hundreds. Internet shut down to stop the movement.

January 12, 2026

Road Subsidence Near Cyber Towers Causes Traffic Diversion in Madhapur

Traffic near Cyber Gateway in Madhapur is disrupted due to road subsidence. Police have diverted vehicles and deployed staff to ease congestion. Repairs will take 2-3 days.

January 12, 2026

Toll Collection to Start Soon on Kozhikode's NH-66 with FASTag Focus

Toll booths on the Vengalam-Ramanattukara stretch of NH-66 in Kozhikode will open soon. Operators finished trial runs and official rates will follow. FASTag use is encouraged with surcharges for other payments. Locals get special passes and commercial vehicles registered in Kozhikode get discounts.

January 12, 2026

Kerala Increases Food Prices Up to 25% at Government Guest Houses Amid Inflation

Kerala government raises food and beverage prices by up to 25% at Yatri Nivas and Kerala Houses due to soaring inflation in essentials. Prices fixed since 2017 see a sharp increase, impacting daily meals like dosa and biriyani. Rising costs of chicken, coconut, and cooking gas add pressure on caterers and consumers.

January 12, 2026

Karnataka High Court Orders Scrapping of Stalled Bengaluru-Mysuru Corridor Project

Karnataka High Court has ordered the government to scrap the aging Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) project after no substantial progress in 25 years. Only 1 km of the 111 km expressway was built, and none of the planned five townships exist. The court called for fresh planning to tackle Bengaluru's worsening traffic and environmental issues.